The Chicago Building
Residence Hall/Dormitory in Chicago, IL · 7 West Madison Street · 60603
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 64 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 93.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 131.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 741 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 7.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 632,799 kWh |
| Natural gas | 59,754 therms |
| Gross floor area | 104,965 sq ft |
| Source record | chicago:173632:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 64 | 93.2 kBtu/ft² | 741 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | 59 | -8 | 98.5 kBtu/ft² | 840 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 67 | +6 | 91.1 kBtu/ft² | 794 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 61 | -2 | 104.2 kBtu/ft² | 932 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 63 | 105.5 kBtu/ft² | 940 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 91.8 kBtu/ft² | 907 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 96.6 kBtu/ft² | 979 tCO₂e | |
| 2015 | — | 92.0 kBtu/ft² | 977 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance
Covered buildings that fail to benchmark and report face fines of up to $100 plus $25 per day of violation under the ordinance.
Ownership
No owner listed in the disclosure.
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Location
- Address
- 7 West Madison Street
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60603
- Coordinates
- 41.84973, -87.62716
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Chicago Building's energy grade?
The Chicago Building scores 64 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2023 Chicago disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does The Chicago Building use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 93.2 kBtu/ft² (131.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 104,965 sq ft, including 632,799 kWh of electricity and 59,754 therms of natural gas.
What are The Chicago Building's carbon emissions?
The Chicago Building reported 741 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (7.1 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2023. Covered buildings that fail to benchmark and report face fines of up to $100 plus $25 per day of violation under the ordinance.
Dataset updated . Source: Chicago Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record chicago:173632:2023.